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| Species | n (N = 152) | % of helminth infections | % of total population infected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancylostoma spp. | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 21 | 14% | 3% |
| Necator americanus | 60 | 40% | 9% |
| Schistosoma spp. | 43 | 28% | 6% |
| Strongyloides stercoralis | 8 | 5% | 1% |
| Trichuris trichiura | 20 | 13% | 3% |
